Concerned about an adult?

In an emergency, if someone is in immediate danger of harm, call the police on 999.

If you think there has been a crime but it is not an emergency, call the police on 101.

If you are concerned that an adult is being abused or neglected, you can:

• contact our Safeguarding Adults Team
• use our online form - this is known as raising a 'safeguarding concern'

For out-of-hours social care and safeguarding emergencies, contact the Emergency Duty Service on 01344 351999.

You can read more about reporting your concerns here.
 

If you're concerned about a child, see our Concerned about a child? page.
 

If someone tells you they are being abused

Do:

• stay calm and listen
• take what you are being told seriously
• offer support to help them stop the abuse happening
• be aware that medical or other evidence might be needed
• make a written note of what you have been told
• contact Adult Social Care without delay

Do not:

• press the person for more details
• assume that someone else will take action
• contact the alleged abuser
• promise to keep it a secret